Lake Sopa

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Sope Lake
Sope Lake is located in Albania
Sope Lake
Sope Lake
LocationMali i Lopës
Coordinates41°26′06″N 20°17′12″E / 41.43500°N 20.28667°E / 41.43500; 20.28667Coordinates: 41°26′06″N 20°17′12″E / 41.43500°N 20.28667°E / 41.43500; 20.28667
TypeGlacial lake
Native nameLiqeni i Sopes  (Albanian)
Basin countriesAlbania
Max. length0.88 km (0.55 mi)
Max. width0.73 km (0.45 mi)
Surface area2.9 ha (7.2 acres)
Surface elevation1,734 m (5,689 ft)

Sope Lake (Albanian: Liqeni i Sopes) is the largest natural mountain lake in Albania. Sope Lake is located on the southern slopes of the Mali i Lopës with a surface elevation of 1,734 m (5,689 ft). The maximum length of the lake is about 880 m (2,887 ft) and the maximum width of it is about 730 m (2,395 ft). The lake has a surface area of 29 hectares (72 acres).

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